Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis to ensure accuracy and support decision-making.  This position will partner with operations and cross-functional teams to improve profitability and efficiency, while overseeing revenue streams and cost controls.  This position also ensures strong internal controls and compliance and develops a high-performing finance team focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

 
Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead accounting and financial reporting across multiple business lines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and strategic alignment.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes to maintain reliable financial records.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information to support effective decision-making.
• Prepare and present clear, actionable financial reports to leadership to drive informed business outcomes.

 Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes to enable proactive financial planning.
• Analyze financial performance, trends, and variances to identify risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate event-level and operational profitability to optimize financial outcomes.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve margins and operational efficiency.

 Operations & Business Partnership

• Act as a key liaison between accounting and operations teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across sports, venue, food & beverage, retail, and production to support business objectives.
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable recommendations to enhance operational performance.

 Revenue & Cost Oversight

• Monitor and analyze diverse revenue streams, including ticketing, sponsorship, retail, food & beverage, and events, to maximize revenue growth.
• Review and validate game-day and event settlements to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
• Track sponsorship, league reporting, and revenue-sharing arrangements to maintain compliance and transparency.
• Oversee expense management, including travel and operational costs, to control spending and improve profitability.

 Controls & Compliance

• Strengthen internal controls over cash, inventory, and revenue recognition to mitigate financial risk.
• Oversee inventory management, cost of goods sold, and shrink in partnership with operations to safeguard assets.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external reporting requirements to uphold regulatory standards.

 Team Leadership

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance oversight for accounting and finance team members to build a high-performing team.
• Support the development of team members and drive continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Accounting degree and pursuing a CPA designation.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple revenue streams.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in multi-entity, high-volume, or operational environments (sports, hospitality, retail, or entertainment considered an asset).

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